Alnwick travel guide
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You're Going to Love Alnwick
With a population of 7,940, Alnwick is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Alnwick deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Alnwick
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Joiners Arms (Newton By The Sea) and The Whittling House (24-25 Northumberland St) are great picks.
When to visit Alnwick
How to Get to Alnwick
Plane
Although Alnwick doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 26 miles from Alnwick. The shortest flight to Alnwick from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 11h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alnwick, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Alnwick to London takes 2h 48m and costs around $51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $133 for a 5h 14m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Alnwick is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 69 miles from Alnwick. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alnwick, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alnwick takes 155 miles and will cost you around $22. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 225 miles.
Airlines serving Alnwick
Where to stay in Alnwick
Average rates range from around $142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $164 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Alnwick
Most booked hotels in Alnwick
Renting a car in Alnwick
Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Alnwick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87. The most frequently booked car type in Alnwick is Standard (Volkswagen Passat Variant or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Crossland X or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.